Responsible Gaming – Keep It Fun and in Control

Last updated: 12 October 2026 · iceexch9 ID desk

Betting on cricket can make a match more exciting, but it should never feel like a way to make money or fix money problems. This page sets out the simple habits and tools that help you stay in control, and what to do if you feel things are slipping.

Simple rules that help

• Decide your limit before you start — an amount you could lose without it affecting bills, rent or family.
• Never chase losses. A bigger bet to “win it back” is how small losses become large ones.
• Set a time limit as well as a money limit, especially during long tournaments like the IPL.
• Do not bet when upset, tired or after drinking.
• Never borrow to bet, and never use money meant for essentials.

Warning signs to watch for

• You bet more than you planned, more often than you planned.
• You hide your betting from family or friends.
• You feel anxious or irritable when you are not betting.
• You are borrowing money or falling behind on payments because of betting.

If any of these sound familiar, it is a good moment to pause.

Tools we can set up for you

Message the desk and we can help you take a break from your ID for a period you choose, or close it completely. During a break we will not encourage you to come back early. If you ask us to close your ID, we will close it.

Where to get support

Talking helps. Speak to someone you trust, or reach a professional counsellor. In India, the government's Tele-MANAS mental health helpline (14416 or 1-800-891-4416) is free and available around the clock. Gamblers Anonymous groups also run meetings in several Indian cities and online.

Age and the law

Our service is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. Online betting laws differ between Indian states, and it is your responsibility to check what applies where you live before you play.